EPortfolio Rubric

Criteria
Reflection
(2x)

Unsatisfactory
The reflections do not describe
growth or include goals for
continued learning. The
reflections are not connected
strongly to a standard and
specifically to an element in
that standard. The reflections
do not illustrate the ability to
effectively critique work or
provide suggestions for
constructive practical
alternatives. The reflection is
short (a couple of sentences).

Limited
A few of the
reflections describe
growth and include
goals for continued
learning. A few of the
reflections are
somewhat connected
to a standard and
specifically to an
element in that
standard. A few
reflections illustrate
the ability to
effectively critique
work and provide
suggestions for
constructive practical
alternatives. The
reflection is short (3-5
sentences).

Proficient
Most of the reflections
describe growth and
include goals for
continued learning.
Most of the reflections
are connected strongly
to a standard and
specific element in
that standard. Most of
the reflections
illustrate the ability to
effectively critique
work and provide
suggestions for
constructive practical
alternatives. The
reflection is of
appropriate length.
(Minimum of 1
paragraph; 5-8
sentences).

Exemplary
All reflections clearly describe
growth, achievement,
accomplishments, and include
goals for continued learning
(long and short term). All of the
reflections are connected
strongly to a standards and
specific element in that standard.
All of the reflections are
connected to a standard and
specifically to an element in that
standard. All reflections illustrate
the ability to effectively critique
work and provide suggestions for
constructive practical
alternatives. The reflection is of
appropriate length (minimum of
8 sentences per domain).

There are numerous

grammatical, spelling or
punctuation errors. The style
of writing does not facilitate
effective communication and
requires major editing and
revision.

The writing includes

some grammatical,
spelling or
punctuation errors
that distract the
reader and it requires
some editing and
revision.

The writing is largely

free of grammatical,
spelling or punctuation
errors. The style of
writing generally
facilitates
communication, and
minor editing is
required.

The writing is free of

grammatical, spelling or
punctuation errors. The style of
writing facilitates communication
and no editing is required.

Use of
Multimedia
(1)

The graphic elements or

multimedia do not contribute
to understanding concepts,
ideas and relationships. The
inappropriate use of
multimedia detracts from the
content. Audio and/or video
artifacts are not edited or
exhibit inconsistent clarity or
sound (too loud/too
soft/garbled). There is only 1
multimedia element on the
page.

Some of the graphic

elements and
multimedia do not
contribute to
understanding
concepts, ideas and
relationships.
A few of the audio
and/or video artifacts
are edited with
inconsistent clarity or
sound (too loud/too
soft/garbled).
There are only 2
multimedia elements
on the page.

All of the photographs, concept

maps, spreadsheets, graphics,
audio and/or video files
effectively enhance
understanding of concepts, ideas
and relationships, create interest,
and are appropriate for the
chosen purpose. All audio and/or
video artifacts are edited with
proper voice projection,
appropriate language, and clear
delivery. There are more than 3
multimedia elements on the
page.

Navigation
(.5)

The navigation links are

confusing, and it is difficult to
locate artifacts and move to
related pages or a different
section. There are significant
problems with pages
connecting to preceding
pages. Many of the external
links do not connect to the
appropriate website or file

Layout and
Readability
(1)

The eportfolio is difficult to

read due to inappropriate use
of fonts, type size for
headings, sub-headings and

The navigation links

are somewhat
confusing, and it is
often unclear how to
locate an artifact or
move to related
pages or a different
section. In some
places the links do
not connect to
preceding pages.
Some of the external
links do not connect
to the appropriate
website or file.
The eportfolio is often
difficult to read due to
inappropriate use of
fonts and type size for

Most of the graphic

elements and
multimedia contribute
to understanding
concepts, ideas and
relationships, enhance
the written material
and create interest.
Most of the audio
and/or video artifacts
are edited with proper
voice projection,
appropriate language,
and clear delivery.
There are 3
multimedia elements
on the page.
The navigation links
generally function
well, but it is not
always clear how to
locate an artifact or
move to related pages
or different section.
Most of the external
links connect to the
appropriate website or
file.

The eportfolio is
generally easy to read.
Color, background,
font styles, and type

Color, background, font styles

(italic, bold, underline) and type
size for headings, sub-headings
and text are used consistently

Quality of
Writing and
Proofreading
(.5)

The navigation links are intuitive.

The various parts of the portfolio
are labeled, clearly organized
and allow the reader to easily
locate an artifact and move to
related pages or a different
section. All external links connect
to the appropriate website or file.

text and font styles (italic,

bold, underline). Many
formatting tools are under or
over-utilized and decrease the
readers' accessibility to the
content.
Color of background, fonts,
and links decreases the
readability of the text, is
distracting and used
inconsistently throughout the
eportfolio.

headings, subheadings and text or

inconsistent use of
font styles (italic,
bold, underline).
Some formatting tools
are under or overutilized and decrease
the readers'
accessibility to the
content. Color of
background, fonts,
and links decreases
the readability of the
text, is distracting
and used
inconsistently in some
places throughout the
eportfolio.

size for headings, subheadings and text are

generally used
consistently
throughout the
eportfolio.

Adapted from: http://www2.uwstout.edu/content/profdev/rubrics/eportfoliorubric.html

and enhance the readability

throughout the eportfolio.
Horizontal and vertical white
space alignment is used
appropriately to organize
content.